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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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