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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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