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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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