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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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