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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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