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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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