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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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