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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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