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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend these new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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