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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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