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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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