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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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