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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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