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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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