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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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