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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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