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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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