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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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