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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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