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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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