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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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