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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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