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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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