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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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