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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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