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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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