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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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