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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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