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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers 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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