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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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