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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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