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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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