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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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