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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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