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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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