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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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