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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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