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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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