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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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