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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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