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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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