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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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