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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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