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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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