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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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