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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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