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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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