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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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