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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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