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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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