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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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