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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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