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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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