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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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