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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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