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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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