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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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