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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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