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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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