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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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