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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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