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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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