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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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