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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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