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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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