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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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