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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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