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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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