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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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