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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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