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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. 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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