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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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