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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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