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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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