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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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