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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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