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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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