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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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