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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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