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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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