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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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