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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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