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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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