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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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