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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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