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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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