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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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