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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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