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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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