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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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