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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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