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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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