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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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