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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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