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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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