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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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