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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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