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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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