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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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