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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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