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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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