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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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