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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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