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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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