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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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