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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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