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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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