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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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