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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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