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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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