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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology enable students all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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