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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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