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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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