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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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