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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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