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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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