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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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