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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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