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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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