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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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