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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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