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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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