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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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