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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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