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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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