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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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