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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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