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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner 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 increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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