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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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