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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high 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 increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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