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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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