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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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