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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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