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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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