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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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