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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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