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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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