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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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