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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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