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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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