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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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