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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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