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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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