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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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