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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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