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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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