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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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