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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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