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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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