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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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