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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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