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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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