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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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