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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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