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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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