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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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