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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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