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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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