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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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