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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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