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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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