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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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