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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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