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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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