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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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