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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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