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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand these open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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