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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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