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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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