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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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