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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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