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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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