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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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