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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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