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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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