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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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