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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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