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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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