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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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