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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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