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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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