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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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