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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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