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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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