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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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