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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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