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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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