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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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