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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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