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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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