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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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