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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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