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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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