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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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