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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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