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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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