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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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