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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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