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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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