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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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