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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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