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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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