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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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