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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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