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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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