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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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