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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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