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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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