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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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