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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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