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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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