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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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