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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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