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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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