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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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