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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. 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 always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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