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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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