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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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