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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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