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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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