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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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