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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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