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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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