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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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