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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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