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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning have enabled humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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