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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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