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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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