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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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