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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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