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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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