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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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