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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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