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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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