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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies 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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