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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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