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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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