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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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