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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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