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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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