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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students 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 several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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