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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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