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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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