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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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