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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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