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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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