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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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