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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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