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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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