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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses 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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