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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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