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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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