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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily 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 online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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