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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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