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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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