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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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