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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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