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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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