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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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