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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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