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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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