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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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