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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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