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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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