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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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