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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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