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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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