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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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