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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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