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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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