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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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