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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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