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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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