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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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