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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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