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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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