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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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