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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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