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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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