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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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