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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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