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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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