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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are enabling students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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