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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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