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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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