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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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