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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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