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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also researches the major 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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