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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning are enabling students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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