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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major 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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