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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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