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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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