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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology enable students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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