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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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