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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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