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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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