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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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