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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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