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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand these open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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