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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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