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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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