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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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