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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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