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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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