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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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