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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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