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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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