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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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