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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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