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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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