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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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