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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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