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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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