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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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