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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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