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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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