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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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