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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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