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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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