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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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