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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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