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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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