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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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