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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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