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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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