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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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