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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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