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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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