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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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