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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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