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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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