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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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