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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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