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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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