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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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