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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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