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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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