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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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