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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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