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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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