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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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