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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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