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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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