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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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