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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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