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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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