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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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