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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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