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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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