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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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