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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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