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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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