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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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