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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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