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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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