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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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