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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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