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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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