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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the key 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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