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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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