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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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