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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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