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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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