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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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