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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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