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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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