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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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