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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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