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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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