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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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