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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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