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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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