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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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