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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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