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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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