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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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