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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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