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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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