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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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