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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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