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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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