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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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