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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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