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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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