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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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