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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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