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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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