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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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