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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free 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 numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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