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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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