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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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