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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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