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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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