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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have enabled students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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