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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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