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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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