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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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