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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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