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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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