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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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