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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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