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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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