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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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