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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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