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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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