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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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