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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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