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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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