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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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