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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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