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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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