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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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