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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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