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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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