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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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