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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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