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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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