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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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