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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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