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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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