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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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