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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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