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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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