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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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