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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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