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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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