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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also addresses 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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