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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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