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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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