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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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