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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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