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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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