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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with 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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