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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology enable learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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