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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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