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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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