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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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