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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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