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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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