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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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