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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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