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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)