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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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