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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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