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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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