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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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