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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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