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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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