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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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