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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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