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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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