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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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