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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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