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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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