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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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