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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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