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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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