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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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