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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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