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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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