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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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