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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? 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 stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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