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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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