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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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