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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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