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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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