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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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