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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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