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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores 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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