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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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