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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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