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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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