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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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