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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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 widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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