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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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