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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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