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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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