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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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