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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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