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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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