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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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