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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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