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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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