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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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