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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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