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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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