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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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