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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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