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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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