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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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