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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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