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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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