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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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