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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open education experiments. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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