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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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