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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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