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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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