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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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