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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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