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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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