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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about 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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