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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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