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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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