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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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