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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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