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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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