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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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