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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning enable learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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