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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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