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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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