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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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