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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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